Absentee/ˌæbsənˈtiː/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Event Absence Used for someone expected at specific events but didn't show up. He became an absentee during last week's seminar. Pro Tip 2/3Noticeable Missing Highlights the absence of someone who usually participates or contributes. Her absence was notable at the meeting; she's never an absentee. Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Situations Implies an absence due to emergencies or last-minute issues. John was an unexpected absentee after his car broke down.